Recent News

Ryan Gustafson in the laboratory looking through shelving with equipment such as pipets in the foreground.

Bridging the gap between discovery and care

M.D./Ph.D. program trains Nevada's next generation of physician-scientists

Alicia Gingrich in purple scrubs standing in an operating room at Renown Health.

Building a destination for world-class talent

Affiliation between UNR Med and Renown Health is bringing nationally recognized experts to the region while building the next generation of Nevada physicians

Ron and Grace Nichols at a Nevada Military Support Alliance event.

The Nichols family establishes scholarship for veteran medical students

Ron and Grace Nichols give back to Reno’s community of veteran medical students through a generous donation

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Sep 22
Sanford Center for Aging Free Balance Assessments & Community Resources at Sparks Library 01:00 PM Community Outreach
Sep 28
Sanford Center for Aging Health Coaches for Hypertension at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 10:00 AM Training & Workshops
Sep 28
Sanford Center for Aging Healthy Living Workshop at Center for Spiritual Living 01:30 PM Training & Workshops
Sep 28
Post-Bac Information Session 05:00 PM Professional Development
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

What You Can Do to Slow Hearing Loss as You Age, According to Experts  
August 28, 2026 • Health  

UNR Med Biobank Strengthens Nevada’s Clinical Research and Translational Medicine Infrastructure  
August 31, 2026 • Biobanking.com 

Get a COVID Test Stat if You Have These 2 Symptoms in September 2026  
September 9, 2026 • Parade 

Renown announces plans to build new standalone children's hospital 
September 10, 2026 • 2 News Nevada 

UNR Med Biobank 
September 14, 2026 • FOX 11 and ARC Reno 

 

UNR Med In the News Archive

Browse the UNR Med press release archive for announcements, milestones and stories beyond our media coverage.